Banana ball legends Savannah Bananas have released their first original single in Show Starts Now.
The track was written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul – best known as Pasek & Paul, creators of The Greatest Showman soundtrack – and is performed by the team’s Broadway star Derek Klena.
“Teaming up with Pasek & Paul on the first original anthem of Banana Ball is an absolute honor,” says Jesse Cole, the founder and owner of Savannah Bananas.
“I have been a big fan of them and their music since I first heard The Greatest Showman soundtrack. Now, to perform ‘Show Starts Now’ on the ESPYS stage in front of millions is a full circle moment and milestone for our organization and I couldn’t be more proud.”
“We have been Savannah Bananas and Derek Klena fans for years,” say Pasek & Paul
“Getting to write Banana Ball’s very first original anthem alongside a group of some of our favorite songwriters was a no-brainer. We could not be more impressed by what Jesse has built over the last decade and getting to collaborate in this way was beyond thrilling.”
“I’ve known Pasek & Paul for over a decade and have been lucky to collaborate with them numerous times, and every experience is even more impressive than the last,” shares Klena
“Their attention to detail, ability to channel the subject matter and its audience, and develop the catchiest melodies is unmatched. They are the absolute dream team and I’m so grateful to get to work with them on this.”
The Savannah Bananas are known for their mission to make baseball fun, with choreographed dance routines and energetic match day atmospheres. They are one of six banana ball teams.